Director of Strategy & Business Development

Client of Ethics HR

1. Strategy

• Produce the overall company's Business Strategy, with the leadership team, translating into functional strategies and targets for the company.
• Translate high-level corporate vision & strategy into executable actions.
• Manage the business planning cycle, integrating strategic plans into segments/channels/ functional plans and planning horizons of 12 - 18 months ensuring high quality output.
• Provide Egypt s contribution to Group strategy development process and act as a liaison between the Group strategy function and the the company's Executive team
• Report on top strategic programmes identified as imperative for Vodafone

2. Business Development, M&A and ventures:

• Formulate & implement strategic plans to capture new business opportunities.
• Develop & maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry leaders.
• Identify and secure strategic alliances and partnerships to enhance the company s portfolio and market reach.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new growth opportunities and business development.
• Develop Strategic alliances and joint ventures to drive innovation, market expansion and competitive advantage
• Develop & implement a strategic M&A roadmap aligned with company long-term objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end M&A process, from initial identification and due diligence through integration & post-merger evaluation.
• Identify & evaluate potential M&A targets that complement and enhance the company s strategic vison.
• Formulate and negotiate M&A deal structures, terms and conditions to reach strategic goals and mitigate risks.

• Bachelor s degree from a reputable university.
• 15+ years in a relevant role.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics and competitive advantage.
• Ability to inspire teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data interpretation.
• Strong deal-closing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments.
• Often reports to C-suite executives (CEO, COO, CFO) or serves as an executive board advisor.
• Manages business development teams and works closely with other strategic functions.